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Welland Primary School

Welland Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR13 6NEPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

131

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Welland Primary School

Welland Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 140 places).

Ofsted has rated Welland Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Williams, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 34 in Malvern Hills.

Welland Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 18 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Welland Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Football, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, Welland Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarlbank Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR13 6NE
HeadteacherGareth Williams
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity131 / 140 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)

2404th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

240th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 25%

5th of 34

In Malvern Hills

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

76%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:82%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:76%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:88%
Higher:47%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

81%

'23/24

76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

18

Applications

33

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

17 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Welland Primary School

Welland Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01684310246www.wellandprimaryschool.co.uk/

Marlbank Road, Malvern

Malvern Hills, WR13 6NE

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Marlbank Road, Malvern

Malvern Hills, WR13 6NE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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